University Events

• University Users
• Registered Student Organizations
• External Event Requests
• Designated Public Forums

Registered Student Organizations (RSOs)

Any Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) planning an on-campus event or general body meeting, should begin by submitting an event request through Rocky Connect. University Events works alongside Campus Life to connect RSOs with event planning resources and contacts, including venue managers to assist with reservation logistics, once an event request is approved.

For questions about starting an RSO or how to access Rocky Connect, please contact the Campus Life team.

Designated Public Forums

UNC Asheville’s designated public forums, or free speech zones, are:

• Reed Plaza, immediately outside Brown Hall and Highsmith Student Union; and
• The lawn areas on either side of the Ramsey Library steps, bounded by the concrete sidewalk.

Any event requestor (University User, Registered Student Organization, or External Event Requestor) can use these spaces with 24 hours advance notice for activities, assemblies, or demonstrations. Please note that public forum use is limited to the use of the existing space only; additional setup of tables, chairs, or tents is not permitted.

Use of these spaces may not interfere with existing reservations or University operations, and all requestors must adhere to University policy. More information can be found in the Use of University Space policy. To provide advance notice to use either public forum, please email University Events with your desired date, timeframe, event name, and main point of contact information.